Best High Schools in 20853, MD

High schools
5
Students
10,570
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 20853, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Walter Johnson High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2942 Students

2. Rockville High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1516 Students

3. Col. Zadok Magruder High

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students

4. Wheaton High

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2599 Students

5. John F. Kennedy High

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1827 Students

Best Middle Schools in 20853, MD

Middle schools
6
Students
5,785
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 20853, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Tilden Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1100 Students

2. Earle B. Wood Middle

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students

3. Parkland Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1050 Students

4. Redland Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students

5. Argyle Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students

6. A. Mario Loiederman Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20853, MD

Elementary schools
18
Students
8,081
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 20853, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 657 Students

2. Garrett Park Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 686 Students

3. Cashell Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students

4. Maryvale Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

5. Sequoyah Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students

6. Flower Valley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students

7. Rock Creek Valley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students

8. Strathmore Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 487 Students

9. Wheaton Woods Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students

10. Brookhaven Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20853, MD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

20853, MD has a total population of 30,504 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20853, MD

25,218

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20853, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20853, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20853, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,931 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

95 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20853, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20853, MD

How many schools are in 20853, MD?

20853, MD has 33 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 25,218 students in total.

How do schools in 20853 perform on state tests?

On average, 33 schools in 20853 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 20853 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20853?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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